Black Beans

One of my absolute favorite things to make is black beans. I recently discovered them, and ever since I have been subjecting the fam to black beans whenever I get the chance. I even ordered a 25 pound bag. Ahem. I don’t know what the recipe is technically called, but I love, love, LOVE to make and eat them. Put them in the crock-pot in the morning and eat them that night. SO GOOD. The only bad part is – I don’t really have a measure it out sort of way about it.

My favorite thing to do is get everything ready the night before when I soak the beans, then in the morning I toss it all in the crock-pot and let them go.

I made them last night, and they were probably the best they have ever been. Seriously. I would have skipped dessert if we had dessert, they were that good. Sadly I don’t know what I did differently. I just know they were good. And I had to share them.

Now – keep in mind that the additions (aside from the spices) are pretty much optional, I don’t always put green peppers or jalapenos – they make it in if we have them, but if not I don’t go out of my way to get them, which is awesome in my book.

Im pretty sure this is the amount for the liquid. I always add extra water just because Im worried the liquid will cook out, so after the broth and vinegar is in, I just add water until the beans are covered.

CuminOreganoChili powder SaltPepperBay Leaves (5-10)

I don’t know how much of each to use, I just pour a little into a bowl until it looks good. I would guess maybe 2 tablespoons of each. I go a little wild with the bay leaves, and everyone always jokes about getting leaves in their beans – but I think they make it the best.

Cook on high for 8 or so hours. Again, I really don’t have a set time. Yesterday I started them at 9am, and they cooked until about 8 at night. They were super soft and SO GOOD. Did I mention they were good? Because they were.

I like to put them over rice, add lettuce, cheese and salsa – but you could do pretty much anything with them I would assume.

And there you have it. Black Beans. So easy, So good!

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Christina is a part time blogger and full time photography enthusiast living in Southeast Alaska. She enjoys travel photography and has taken pictures in countries such as Mexico, England, France, and China. She likes sunny days, new lenses and drinking good coffee.
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